Job Description: Tool & Die Maker (Stamping Facility)

Position Title: Tool & Die Maker
Location: Chesterfield
Employment Type: Direct Hire - Full-Time
Shift:1st Shift
Reports To: Tool Room Supervisor

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Tool & Die Maker specializing in progressive and transfer stamping dies. This role is responsible for building, repairing, modifying, and maintaining dies to support production in a high-volume stamping environment. The ideal candidate has strong machining skills and deep knowledge of stamping operations, die protection, and troubleshooting in-press performance.

Key Responsibilities

Die Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and repair progressive and transfer dies used in stamping operations.

• Perform die resets, sharpening, adjustments, and component replacement.

• Troubleshoot die timing, feeding issues, balance, alignment, and material flow problems.

• Conduct in-press troubleshooting to ensure quality, uptime, and tool longevity.

Tooling Fabrication & Machining

• Build new die components using mills, lathes, grinders, and EDM equipment.

• Read and interpret die drawings, GD&T, blueprints, and engineering specifications.

• Maintain tight tolerances on die components and assemblies.

Preventative & Predictive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled PMs on dies and tooling.

• Inspect dies after runs and prepare them for next production cycles.

• Document all repairs, adjustments, and modifications.

Collaboration & Production Support

• Work closely with press operators, engineers, and production teams to resolve issues.

• Identify improvements to reduce scrap, improve part quality, and enhance die performance.

• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis for recurring die issues.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Tool & Die experience in a metal stamping environment.

• Strong experience with progressive and transfer dies.

• Skilled in machining, grinding, welding, fitting, and tool assembly.

• Ability to interpret engineering prints, GD&T, and die design layouts.

• Strong troubleshooting abilities in high-speed stamping.

• Familiar with die protection systems and in-press sensors.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with automotive or high-volume stamping operations.

• TIG welding or spotting skills.

• Knowledge of CAD/CAM is a plus.